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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) and ESL subsidiary ESEA have released a joint statement providing an update into its Mountain Dew League (MDL) investigation launched on September 3rd. The summary…

Nordic organisation North Esports has announced a new partnership with data analytics company YouGov. As a result of the deal, YouGov’s logo will be present on the sleeve of North’s…

Gen.G Esports has announced a new partnership with blockchain network Rally to launch a CS:GO-specific cryptocurrency fan token, the GG Strike Coin. Starting in November, fans of the esports organisation can purchase the…

North American esports organisation 100 Thieves has signed with LA-based entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Photo Credit: 100 Thieves The agency will focus on the expansion of…

Gaming and entertainment live-streaming network VENN has announced today the close of a $26m (~£19.94m) Series A financing round.  Credit: VENN   The round was co-led by seed-round investor BITKRAFT and…

Consumer audio manufacturer Beats Electronics has sponsored Chinese League of Legends organisation TOP Esports. Photo Credit: lolesports / TOP Esports The Apple-owned audio company’s branding was spotted on the right…

Riot Games has announced the qualification format for its First Strike VALORANT tournament in North America, with Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) and Engine Media/UMG Gaming both staging separate qualifiers.  Riot is partnering…

Australian esports organisation Chiefs Esports Club has announced the launch of Oceania-based VALORANT tournament, the L’Oréal Men Expert Invitational. The tournament will see eight of the region’s top VALORANT teams compete over…

Brazilian esports organisation Rensga Esports has secured undisclosed Series A funding from Brazilian investment group Componente. The funding injection comes following Rensga Esports securing a spot in the newly franchised Brazilian…

Each week, ESI Digest breaks down the weekly happenings in the esports industry, making sense of things so you don’t have to. As well as being housed on YouTube, ESI Digest is…